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Hackathorn Family History

Hackathorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hagedorn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hackathorn family from?

You can see how Hackathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackathorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackathorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hackathorn family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hackathorn's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hackathorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackathorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hackathorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackathorn. 32% of Hackathorn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hackathorn women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Coal Loader
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Hackathorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hackathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackathorn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Hackathorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 437 military records available for the last name Hackathorn. For the veterans among your Hackathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackathorn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hackathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hackathorn in 1959 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackathorn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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